The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 133

Charlotte swallowed the words she was about to say. "Yes, I really like Nat, and since Mrs. Langley Senior was brought to Dithoria State by me, I naturally have to take responsibility for her.

"Marcus, you're at the hospital, right? Please reassure Nat; I'll be there immediately."

Without waiting for Marcus to respond, Charlotte hung up the phone.

He put his phone back in his pocket and waited quietly outside the emergency room.

Marcus wasn't sure how much time had passed when the emergency room door finally opened, and the hospital director, Rayden Cote, walked out.

"Mr. Holden, Mrs. Langley Senior is fine."

Rayden reported the situation with great respect. He had followed the case closely since Marcus had called him before Grace was brought in. He came out to report as soon as the emergency treatment was over.

Marcus nodded slightly. "Who performed the surgery?"

"It was Dr. Frost from our hospital."

"Good." Marcus waved his hand. "You may go now."

"Yes, Mr. Holden."

After Rayden left, Grace was taken to the Intensive Care Unit for 24-hour observation. She would be moved to a high-end ward once she was stable.

Dressed in surgical scrubs, Natalie walked out. Her legs felt weak. She hadn't entirely understood before why some doctors couldn't operate on their own family members. The moment Grace had been hit and sent to the hospital, lying on the operating table, she understood.

It was impossible to stay calm. Her hands and feet were limp, her vision blurred, and all she could feel was panic and the urge to cry.

Natalie had never imagined that she wouldn't know what to do if something really happened to Grace.

"Ms. Walker, don't worry. Mrs. Langley Senior will be fine."

Just as she was in a state of panic, she heard Marcus' voice. She slowly looked up, and his handsome face and sharp features came into focus. Although he looked cold, he gave her a sense of stability at this moment.

He extended a clean, long finger to offer her a tissue. Natalie stared at his hand for a moment before slowly taking it.

"Thank you."

"Don't worry. Mrs. Langley Senior will be fine. I've notified Grandpa and Mrs. Walker."

Natalie suddenly looked up. "You notified Charlotte?"

"Yes." Marcus's gaze was calm and distant. "Mrs. Langley Senior was brought to Dithoria State by Mrs. Walker."

"Since she's involved with Mrs. Langley Senior, she has the right to know." He didn't say the next part—she also needed to take responsibility.

Natalie slowly calmed down. She knew she had overreacted earlier. When Charlotte forcefully took Grace from Amberton, she was frantic and worried that Charlotte might do something terrible to Grace. That was when she had asked Marcus about Charlotte and the Walker family.

"Mr. Holden, thank you for today." Her hands were still trembling as she spoke. She was still in her surgical scrubs but had only been standing by the whole time.

"I'm going to change clothes. Could you entertain Mrs. Walker when she arrives? I'm a little shaken," she asked.

"Yes, of course," Marcus agreed, and she went to change.

About 20 minutes later, Charlotte rushed in, accompanied by William and Mason.

Mason was on vacation, and when he heard that Grace had been in an accident, he was scared out of his wits.

Grace was entrusted to him and Natalie, and just when he had left for a short while, the accident happened. If their parents found out, they would probably break his legs!

Also, Natalie must have been terrified. He hadn't been there to comfort or help handle the situation. What if she was left with psychological trauma?

"Nat, I—" Mason started to say but was slapped by Charlotte. Upon seeing her warning gaze, he quickly changed his words.

"Nat, how's Mrs. Langley Senior? How could she suddenly have an accident? If I had known, I wouldn't have left."

"It has nothing to do with you." Natalie's face remained pale. She glanced at Marcus, who remained silent. His cold, sharp features gave off an air of disdain as his eyes scanned them.

Grace running out and having the accident completely disrupted her plans.

Natalie dug her nails into her palms, trying to calm herself. The next moment, Charlotte embraced her.

Natalie nodded. She had no objection if Marcus wanted to look at it that way.

"Alright. We're even."

After their conversation, she returned to the emergency room and spoke to Charlotte. The group then waited outside the Intensive Care Unit.

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Meanwhile, Charles, accompanied by Sheldon and Connie, had also arrived at the hospital. On the way, Marcus had briefed Charles on the details of the situation.

After Charles heard the report, his heart clenched.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Charles called out from a distance, "Nattie."

Natalie heard his voice and hurried over. "Grandpa Charles, you're not well. Why did you come?"

"I have my medicine with me. I took it on the way here."

"How's Mrs. Langley Senior? Is she out of danger?"

"The doctor says she's fine, but just to be cautious, they're observing her in the Intensive Care Unit for 24 hours.

"Grandpa Charles, you shouldn't have come. You should be resting at home."

Natalie felt deeply touched by Charles' concern, and her eyes involuntarily reddened. Neither she nor Grace had ever received such care from Victor or Diana in the Langley family.

But since coming to Dithoria State, Charlotte and William had been the first to arrive and comfort her, taking care of everything in a way that made her feel cared for.

People were different from one another.

Just as Natalie felt moved, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps growing closer. In no time, Victor, Diana, and Selena appeared before her.

Before Natalie could speak, Victor rushed over and slapped her hard across the face.